Invalid Comfort.

Care must be taken when making the bed to pull the under-blanket and sheet very tightly, and smoothly, and tuck them well under the mattress. Avoid creases as they are the cause of great discomfort. The lower blanket and sheet should be well tucked in at the top of the mattress and the top sheet and blanket tucked well under the foot so that the bedclothes do not slip. Fold the sheet back about eighteen inches over the blanket. Bed linen should be changed frequently.

In addition to the daily bathing or sponging see that the teeth and mouth are thoroughly cleansed, and the hair well brushed and combed. Clothing should also be changed frequently.

Food and crockery should not be left in a sick room. Water for drinking should be renewed frequently.